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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1909

Page

3

Shire Meeting Notes From Minhamite With Accounts And Tenders

The Minhamite shire council met at Hawkesdale with President Quinlan and members Gapes Pye Drew Law M Quinlan Ryan present. Discussion covered minutes, passenger fares to Warrnambool, correspondence from Public Health and Public Works, road and bridge works, tenders for culverts and drainage, rates, and a pay sheet detailing numerous contractor and staff payments.

Hawkesdale J. Quinlan Gapes Pye Drew Law M. Quinlan Ryan Meagher Warrnambool Brew Wes Wtepa Mararthor Shire Dr Drew Ur Law Haxcett

Borough Night Soil Depot Protest Delays Plan

Borough council faced a protest from West Riding ratepayers over Bette's paddock in North Hamilton being chosen for a municipal night soil depot. A Dundas council letter, signed by multiple residents, urged protection of health and property values, prompting the council to defer action and consider rescinding prior no-objection resolution.

Blackfellows Lippenhurat Dundas Shire Dunden Shire Beesiebelle Mechanien’ Institute Board of Health Dog Hole West Riding Bumeralle Anl Lave Alec Myamyn Root Dawkin's Lane Myamyn Latour Beld Abraham Alan Lake Gorrie Crawley Wurrevor Dyanna Boyd Labour Cameron Hales O'Brien Greenhills Lo Warburton Black School Kelvin Park Hill Dairy Hill Kaggertong Reid Macarthur Geome Bhire Shire Peddock Racecourse Mount Hedlen Gingn Anerperted Hiveh Bette Caven Fish Road J. G. Stewart Greed Dundan Hamilton Saincillors W. Laenphier B. Lanphier F. W. Gerdts B. Edwards J. F. Edwards J. 3. Cox M. M. Coz H. Pelchen J. Crampton A. Pelchen A. Rankin W. Robertson D. Healey B. Fogarty Lanphiers

Day Labourers Seek Higher Wages in Dundas Shire

At a Dundas Shire Council meeting a letter from J Wilson Harris Walker and W Walker urged wage increases for day labourers from 8 to 12 shillings per day. Council debates covered fairness, travel time, and contractor wages with some members favoring fresh applications while others favored reappointing the same men at old pay. The motion to raise wages was defeated. reappointment at the existing rate was approved.

Giped P. T. Leddin Yamchuk F. Roberta Orford Wm. Campbell Mount Eccles Patrick Mille Mount Heel M'Grath Hros Wootanga Park A. Dyson Bessivbelle Enor Poynton Macarthur W. H. Poynton Lightwood Chas. White T. Kelly Mra A. H. Trigger Mount Eecles Chas. Bourke Harry Walker J Guy Shire of Minhamite Davern Guy Oren Drew M. Quinlan John Pavern Newbottom Pye Draw Rowbottom Nest Shire of Tees Shire Hall Ahire Dundas Shire J. Wilson Harrip H. Walker W. Walker Philip Lewin Laidlaw Dr. Young Armstrong Poneto Robertaco Esid Cr. Armstrong Portlandshire Cr Lewin May Abie Young Horee Feml Crs. Young and Armatrong Atmister Lewis

Apple surplus to be shared with Melbourne charities

Harcourt faces surplus apple supply with no local market and proposes distributing the stock to Melbourne charities. An advertisement elsewhere promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery and Tough Cure for coughs and colds, touting its effectiveness and inviting purchase at Wilton Mutual Store.

Harcourt Melbourne Leongatha Vic Boargo Wightmen P.O Weiter Sheldon Sieidan Halmighet Fiea Hewilton Mutual

Autumn Racing Club results from Castert on meeting

Casterton Racing Club concluded its autumn meeting with misty showers and clear results. Seclusion won the Trial Handicap ahead of Ben Miller and Discard. Emudance led in the Hill Hardin Race with Bright Rose second after Prestige fell. Last Mistake won the Racing Club Handicap defeating Ventulist and Posidonious. Hynem won the Autumn Steeplechase with Wolseley second and Hynam third. Golden Corn led the Juvenils Handicap ahead of Field Trial and Garadice. Alvorite won the Flying Handicap with Zedekiah second and Musketoon third. Further coverage to follow in Saturday’s issue.

Casterton Casterton Racing Club Ben Miller Hinderay Pattingki Evens Ben Miller Hill Hardin Emudance Bright Rose Prestige Hureka Wolseley Hynam Golden Corn Garadice Sweet Voice Little Mick Kinskie Alvorite

Tennis Club Formed At Dunkeld Meeting

A meeting at the medi pnice institute in Dunkeld was held to form a local tennis club. Rev EB J Dodd chaired, ground donated by Mr Frost, a committee of ladies and women was elected, Miss Lott became secretary, and Miss Ferria treasurer to arrange working bees for building the court.

Dunkeld Medi: Pnice’ Institute EB. J. Dodd Frost Dad & Strong Miss Lott Misa Ferria

Beacon Club Football Meeting At Criterion Hotel

A meeting of playing members will be held at the Criterion hotel this evening starting at 7 45 sharp to elect the captain and vice captain for the present Beacon term A large attendance is urged and players should attend The secretary acknowledges a donation of 2 from Mr J Garland

Criterion Hotel J Garland

Hamilton Federals vs College Hamilton Second Practice Match

The final warm up before the More Serious competition sees the Hamilton Federals travel to Gallege ground to face College Hamilton. Kickoff is at 2 30 with the Col legians at home to eighteen players from the Federal club. Players listed include Kasenta Esaon Gale Patterson and Johnson among others, with a note to notify the secretary if unable to attend.

Dunkeld Gallege Collegians Federal Kasenta Eason Gale Patterson Johnson Bishop Harrington Proctor Dunn Fegeot Bryant Mulley Wage Hyalop Penny M'Donald Caple Primrose Bayley Silvester Menry Wilson

Standard Football Club Thanks Donor for 7/6 Gift

The hon secretary of the Standard Football Club expresses gratitude to Mr. L Jenner for a donation of seven shillings six pence toward the club’s funds.

The Standard Football Club L. Jenner

Branxholme Club Meeting Held at Local Hall

From Our Own Correspondent Branxholme Monday report notes a meeting held Saturday at the local hall to take into consideration district matters and community concerns.

Branxholme

Consideration of Forming Four Football Clubs

A meeting considered forming four football clubs amid good attendance. A strong committee was formed and officers elected include President W H Tully, Vice-Presidents Messrs Joe Coutts, Smith, and J A Gough, Secretary M Gallaghan, Treasurer (name cut).

Waas W. H. Tully Mesara Joe. Coutts

Milltown V Heywood Opens Bliketth Medals Series

Milltown will meet Heywood in the opening Bliketth medals match at Heywood's ground on Saturday May ith. Milltown will field a selected squad including Lovett Pries W Watson L Coutts J Duf N M'Leod W Joyce A Dunn W M'Donald Mundell A Deverens Sam Puodell A M' Donad Mundell Muir and M Croan.

Milltown Heywood Lovett Pries W. Watson L. Coutts J. Duf N. M’leod W Joyce A. Dunn W. M’donald Mundell A. Deverens Sam, Puodell A. M' Donad Muir M. Croan

Melbourne Produce Market Item Notes From Melnours

A fragmented Melbourne produce market report mentions prices and values across various items. References to traders Ed Bushs and private lines hint at supply changes and price movements with ties to Western Lane and local ferries. The garbled text suggests schedules and quotations for commodities, transport, and private deals.

Melnours Traekel Ogre Ming Lida Steteterpers Inermnard Supply Grices I/t Horry

Local Bankers Open Law firm in Lerton

From our correspondent a muddled note reports F Kennedy and Co of Warmagenijel opening a business in Lerton with Mr Wetete ford named excretory and jilrarian. The passage mentions a basinres and new appointments amid unclear details.

Bac Banketa Fay Stiepemmary Mesare F. Kannedy Ant Warmagenijel Weteteford Tetera W. Wo Jilrarian Iehanien

Rainfall totals for April and year to date

April brought 4 inches 6 points of rain with the heaviest fall on the last day measuring 54 points. Rain occurred on 22 days in April. For early years 1408 41 points, 1907 3 inches 14 points, and 1006 2 inches 66 points are noted. Year to date rainfall stands at 9 inches 3 points across 54 days.

Commonwealth

Market notes on Grelong Uiede beef and tallow prices

Fragmented market data lists pricing, quality grades, and tonnages for various fats and oils. Entries describe superior and heavy grades, with price ranges from about £18 to £98 per ton, and notes on demand, storage, and shipment across multiple consignments.

Grelong Uiede Weinert May Ltd Groen Mount Te Motion Moma Anoe Calfvkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wibhamite Shire Council Public Health Department C. W. Goodesl Hell Yarmbuk Bt. Helens Prom Chas. White Ford Gay Gorria Gapad Gorrie Partrey Tyera Hoeineer Shire of Chiltern Public Works Department Woolathorpe G. J. Ofeer Warramambool Department of Public Works Codrington Tyrendarra John Brown Board of Advice J. Slattery Brierly Morris Labour Party Button Condah Sun Coperty Piprom Shire of Ferntree Gully Gates Eumarong T. H. Sharrock Shire of Avocs Waeley P. Quirk Tharg J. M. O’connor Eumeralla Sewamp John Toogood Thia Matters Bros A. Bharrack Jos. Bharrack Wo Power Jan Maloney F. Warburton CVI Wm. Broadwood Coos Quirk M O Brien Adame W. Thomas Garplio Machinery Co PF. Deanley Stokes Young and Co W. Black Newcombe and O Law An’ Co Bedford Wright B. Johnstone A. Fann Port Fairy Argue EB. Whitehead and Co DATA Warburton Arvall and Jackson Ett J Hughes Borough Night Soil Depot Woods Yarmouth Dunkeld Club Hamilton Federal Football Club Hamilton Federals YO College Branxholme Club Ceelowg Market Chapel Street Errol Nth Melbourns Aed Ld. Smith Ramilton Dolman Ramiilon and Coleraine Bowen District Railways Ararat and Portland Line Ararat Hamilton Arr Rovolt Eri Ead TAS Portland Arr Ararat An Moa Tom Korelt Koreit Dep Warrambi Koroit Tass Ieee Bubolme Centertom Polfe Millane &Sullivan People's Cash Store Millane & Sullivan's Gray Street Hamintoe Tyce Eich Aris Bonnington
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